The Princess Wei Yang

Chapter 65: A Plan Within a Plan - Part 2

Chapter 65: A Plan Within a Plan - Part 2

Following Zi Yan’s death, only Bai Zhi and Mo Zhu were the closest yatous left by Li Wei Yang’s side. Everyone thought she would select two high-ranked yatous from other compunds, but who would have thought after half a month had passed by, she still hadn’t made a move. Even though the yatous and mamas were surprised, they didn’t dare to ask.

Because there were more things to do in the residence, Mo Zhu eventually requested from Li Wei Yang and selected Qin Fang and Hong Luo to serve tea and help around. Since Qin Fang had served in Da Furen’s residence and she was particularly clever, Mo Zhu had been watching her attentively, being frightened that she might be a spy sent by Da Furen. As for Hong Luo, because she was Accounting Manager Liu’s daughter, who was awaiting to marry and wasn’t connected to any of the masters in the entire residence, they didn’t keep a close eye on her especially since she was dependable and honest. She didn’t speak much and gradually won their trust and began doing more work in the residence.  

Tonight, it was Bai Zhi and Hong Luo’s shifts.

Li Wei Yang was thirsty before bedtime and instructed someone to bring tea over. Bai Zhi really liked Hong Luo, this reserved yet hardworking yatou, and had the intention of letting her show her face to the master. In the future, once she was released, their master could bestow more to her, so she sent her to serve tea to Xiaojie.

Hong Luo lowered her head and Li Wei Yang inexplicably looked at her arm. It wasn’t a big deal if she didn’t see it but with a glimpse, Li Wei Yang noticed an oddity from her wrist.

Hong Luo usually dressed plainly. Besides the mandatory accessories, she hadn't worn any special ones. But today, a jade bangle appeared on her wrist.

It wasn’t a big deal, but it was odd that she hid the jade bangle under her sleeves. If Li Wei Yang didn’t lean in closer, this jade bangle wouldn’t have been seen by anyone.

Li Wei Yang had seen countless jewelry so she naturally recognized this bangle was not ordinary. The whole bangle was made of green jade, not a speck of defects could be seen and it was brightly shining in the dark.

She remembered that Mo Zhu had said before that Hong Luo’s father was a small manager in the accounting room and she also had two older brothers waiting to marry so they promised her off to someone, hoping they could have more gifts for her brothers' marriages. This kind of family would buy such a valuable jade bangle for their daughter?

Numerous thoughts flashed across Li Wei Yang’s mind and in the end, not a single trace of change appeared on her face as she laid down as usual, turned her body. She listened to Hong Luo quietly retreating yet her eyes were still wide open.

Was she too suspicious? Perhaps, it was gifted by her future in-laws?

The next morning after waking up, Li Wei Yang put on a normal expression when she saw Hong Luo and then found an excuse to send her out. She then called Mo Zhu and Bai Zhi to inquire, Mo Zhu replied: “Hong Luo’s mother originally promised her off to someone but for an unexplained reason, the marriage was called off. So her father begged the housekeeper to let Hong Luo stay in the residence to help out.”

Bai Zhi became more watchful because of what happened to Zi Yan: “Xiaojie, do you suspect Hong Luo ……”

Li Wei Yang shook her head. It was only a valuable jade bangle, what could this prove?

But Hong Luo’s monthly allowance was little and she didn’t have much chance to leave the Li residence. Nothing had been missing from her place either. If this bangle wasn’t stolen then where could it come from?